Nice place to stop for shopping near the cruise terminal. Don't forget to bargain. You might get a…read morereally good deal.

On board cruise stopping at Kusadasi Turkey?  We were and realized it was a wonderful shopping…read moreexperience!  We found that some shops are more forthright, kind & friendly than others.  We recognized Saray Scarf to be OUTSTANDING in creating an ultimate shopping level of comfort!  They not only know their products very well, provide an awesome selection, they also understand and respect their customers.  They are kind, knowledgeable, personable, friendly & a joy to visit with.  They even shared their tea with us during a short respite at their shop.  They made some excellent shopping suggestions, some of which we agreed to.  We would not hesitate to visit with them again, when in the area, not only due to their pleasant demeanor but due to the quality & reasonable prices of their products.  I purchased a couple of their Pashmina Scarf's.  They are SO soft, comfortable and beautiful.  They provided lots of warmth, coziness & beauty during our late fall visit to Greece & Turkey.  This is what Google Says about Pashmina:  "Pashmina and Cashmere are both luxurious fabrics made from the soft undercoat of goats. Pashmina is a type of cashmere, but it's often associated with the finest cashmere from the Himalayas.  Pashmina is also more expensive and exclusive than cashmere because of its intricate craftsmanship and cultural significance."  Stop by to visit with Mr. Erol or perhaps his daughter and enjoy the ambience of their shop, engage in the value of the quality products they offer.  ENJOY!

We just had our rug delivered by Golden Fringe. Amazing service. Caan is so sweet. He also brought…read moreus an evil eye attached to a miniature Turkish rug and a lovely silk scarf. Communication was excellent throughout the delivery process and delivery was a breeze. He even showed us a couple additional pieces while here. Thank you, Caan and Golden Fringe!

Although the carpets are quite beautiful, I would have liked to have skipped this stop on our tour…read more Watching how they spin the silk and knot the carpets was interesting. Thankfully, they were not so pushy with their sales. They say that that they sell 40,000 carpets a year and that they are subsidized by the government for their award winning carpets. Interesting if you have not seen this process, but we've seen the pitch in previous trips to Turkey.

I found lots of wonderful Turkish souvenirs here. From silks and cashmere to lamps and candle…read moreholders, I found one of a kind, beautiful gifts to remember my trip to the Mediterranean by. Great selection and fair pricing.

This is a mind-blowingly gorgeous pottery studio tucked away in Izmir, like that's normal. Art…read moreCeramics: The Art of Life isn't just a name, it's a lifestyle. No rulers. No measuring cups. Just eyeballs and centuries of inherited wizardry. The potter casually slaps wet clay into existence while probably contemplating the meaning of life or lunch. Every pot's opening is judged by sight. Michelangelo who? Honestly, it's the perfect quick little stop before heading to Ephesus, as if your brain needed more beauty and history in one day. You'll walk out wondering if you too can shape your chaotic life into something that holds olives.